Making Waves: How WBICC’s Women’s Swimming Sessions Are Building Confidence and Community
At Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre (WBICC), we’re very happy to see our women’s swimming sessions at Tynemouth Pool still going strong. What started with a small group a few years ago has now become a regular and much-loved activity for many women in our community. Every Saturday from 1:15pm to 2:15pm, around 50 women […]
Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre’s Monthly Food Programme
🌟 Introducing: Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre’s Monthly Food Programme & Ramadan Special! 🌟 🍲 Join us at the heart of our community for a heartwarming initiative aimed at spreading love, kindness, and nourishment to those in need. At Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre, we’re dedicated to serving our community beyond borders and boundaries. 🌟 […]
Open Day 2023
A huge thank you to everyone who visited us at Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre, on Sunday 29th October where we held our Open Day. The vibrant atmosphere of diversity shone brightly as Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre recently opened its doors for a day of exploration and learning. From the morning to the afternoon, […]
Community Winter Support Programme
With the current cost of living crisis we know first hand how difficult it is for people to live their lives. It’s heartbreaking to know people have to decide between starving or staying warm this winter, and we feel obliged as community leaders to do something about this. This year we’ve decided to start a […]
Sports Day at Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre
The Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre came alive with excitement as children from after-school Islamic classes gathered for a delightful Sports Day. Organized collaboratively by the center’s Head Teacher and Imam, Al-Amin, and in-house personal trainer and teaching assistant, Imraz Khan, the event aimed to promote unity and healthy competition among the young participants. The […]
Whitley Bay Islamic Centre Joins New Adult Weight Management Study Led by Oxford and Newcastle University
The collaboration between Whitley Bay Islamic Centre, Newcastle University, and Oxford University in an Adult Weight Management Services (AWMS) study delved deeper into the barriers faced in delivering successful weight management programs. During an insightful interview, representatives from the centre emphasised the importance of tailoring the program to the audience, planning in advance, and building […]
Children Prepare For Eid Early with Eid Card Making At WBICC
On Tuesday 13th April, Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre (WBICC) organized an exciting and fun-filled Eid card making event for children to celebrate the upcoming Eid festival. The event aimed to provide children with an opportunity to engage in a creative activity and create personalized cards to give to their friends and family for the […]
Iftar Event Brings Community Together for Delicious Food and Warm Hospitality
The Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre recently hosted an Iftar event in honor of Ramadan, with special guests Mehrban Sadiq and colleagues from the local fire service team and councillors Davey Drummond, Willie Samuel, and Ian Grayson in attendance. The event was a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to come together and celebrate […]
Ramadan Cookie Decorating at WBICC
WBICC successfully organized an Eid Cookie Decorating event, which was held on Monday 10th April. The aim of the event was to celebrate the upcoming holy month of Ramadan in a fun and memorable way for the children. The event was a great success, with lots of children attending and participating in the cookie decorating […]
Ramadan Quiz Night 2023
The Ramadan Kids Quiz Night hosted by the Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre was an exciting and informative event for children from the local community. The quiz covered a range of topics related to Islam and Islamic traditions, including questions about the prophets and their teachings. In addition to the general knowledge questions, the quiz […]